SMC Networks SMC8002CM-US - Manual (Page 10)

Installing the Modem
7
Making a Connection to the Ethernet Port
You can use straight-through
twisted-pair cable to connect the
Ethernet port on the modem to a PC.
1. Make sure you have installed a
10
/100Mbps network adapter card in
the PC.
2. Prepare straight-through shielded
or unshielded twisted-pair cables
with RJ-45 plugs at both ends. Use
100-ohm Category 3, 4 or 5 cable
for this 10 Mbps Ethernet
connection.
3. Connect one end of the cable to the
RJ-45 port of the network interface card, and the other end to the Ethernet port
on the modem. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks
into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair
cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards.
Notes: 1. When connecting to a hub or switch use crossover cabling. (Refer to “Port
and Cable Assignments” on page 10 for a description of crossover cable.)
2. Make sure each twisted-pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
“straight through”
Cat 3, 4, or 5
UTP Cable
Network Adapter Card
ETHERNET
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